# Env Bar

> Env Bar has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Env Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Env Bar is a great way to keep track of your server environment. On the Env Bar Settings page you can select Development, Staging, or Production to then output a colored bar in the bottom of your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,768
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+39.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 11, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Justin Peacock (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrdink/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/env-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 168 |
| [environment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/environment/) | #12 | 23 |
| [server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server/) | #56 | 71 |
| [tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tools/) | #47 | 101 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| development | >100 | 7,526 |
| environment | >100 | 4,315 |
| server | >100 | 10,000 |
| tools | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Yoast Test Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yoast-test-helper/) | 60K+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Aug 18, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [What The File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-the-file/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (882) | Feb 19, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Stop Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stop-emails/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (12) | Jan 13, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 5 | [Monkeyman Rewrite Analyzer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/monkeyman-rewrite-analyzer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (26) | May 12, 2011 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [WP Secure Maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-secure-maintainance/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (5) | Jun 20, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Display Environment Type](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/display-environment-type/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [What Template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/what-template/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 19, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Ray](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spatie-ray/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | Dec 10, 2025 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Env Bar free?
Yes. Env Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Env Bar safe to use in 2026?
Env Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Env Bar?
Env Bar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,768 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Env Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Env Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Env Bar last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.0, was released on December 11, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Env Bar?
Env Bar is developed and maintained by Justin Peacock.

### What are the best alternatives to Env Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Env Bar are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), Yoast Test Helper (60K+ installs) and What The File (40K+ installs).


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